Major Flood
40 ft
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
29 ft
Minor Flood
27 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
Stateline Road is flooded north of the river gauge.
27 ft
Flooding of low-lying farmland occurs and water begins to approach Stateline Road north of the river gauge.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
2.5
River nears zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2019 | 38.55 ft | — |
| Oct 13, 2018 | 36.93 ft | — |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 36.11 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TPOK1
River
Marais Des Cygnes River
County
Linn, KS
Coordinates
38.2186°N, 94.6128°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Marais Des Cygnes River near Trading Post?
The Marais Des Cygnes River near Trading Post gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06916600) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Marais Des Cygnes River near Trading Post?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Marais Des Cygnes River near Trading Post is 27 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 29 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when Marais Des Cygnes River rises?
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Where is the Marais Des Cygnes River near Trading Post gauge located?
The gauge is located in Linn County, Kansas at coordinates 38.2186°N, 94.6128°W. USGS site number: 06916600. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.